If you drove through downtown Stroudsburg at night this week you would notice that the Christmas lights are up on the trees! I love the "old town" charm of the christmas lights on trees in winter, the flower baskets hanging off the poles in summer, those things that give Stroudsburg that 'small town' charm feeling that so many of us long for. So a heads up - The Friday … [Read more...]
Shawnee Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival
Shawnee Mountain has a variety of events throughout the year, one event that I wanted to get to but I'm just way too busy this weekend is the Timber & Balloon Festival. This past week has been a mess weather wise - snow, rain, cold. The festival ran from Friday night through Sunday, Saturday morning it was snowing so it probably would have been pretty miserable, but today … [Read more...]
Apple Picking, Pumpkin Picking, Cut your Own Christmas Tree
Monday was Columbus Day so we left work a little bit early to head out to do some pumpkin and apple picking. The problem is I really couldn't find anywhere that had both available. PUMPKIN PICKING When "pumpkin picking" you really need to be sure that you read the fine print so that if you're actually expecting to pick pumpkins off the vine that they have it available. … [Read more...]
Free ski passes for 4th and 5th Graders
I recently found out about this program that provides free ski passes for 4th and 5th graders through the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association Website http://www.skipa.com. There is a $15 processing fee and requires the purchase of an adult ticket for most resorts as well but it's a great opportunity if you're a skier and looking to get your child involved. You sign up on … [Read more...]
Wi-Fi Hot Spots in the Poconos
If you are looking to access wireless internet in the Poconos you and are a PTD(penteledata) customer here is a current list of wi-fi spots: Alaska Pete's Route 209 Marshall's Creek, PA. 18335 570.350.7300 www.alaskapetes.com Barley Creek Brewing Company RR 1 Box 185 Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd. Tannersville, PA. … [Read more...]